Archos GamePad
The Archos GamePad is a video gaming tablet developed and marketed by Archos. It runs on the Android operating system. It was announced on August 29, 2012 and was first released on 6 December 2012 in Europe, with a US release projected for February 2013. The tablet is aimed at gaming, and features dedicated dual analog sticks along with regular gaming keys and shoulder buttons - a similar design as the PlayStation Vita. Archos have designed a technology which 'converts' the touch controls (of Android games) into physical controls from the buttons. It is able to get over a thousand games from the Google Play library.
An Archos Gamepad | |
| Developer | Archos |
|---|---|
| Type | Tablet |
| Release date | |
| Introductory price | €150, £130, US$200 |
| Operating system | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean |
| CPU | Dual-core Rockchip RK3066 @ 1.6 GHz |
| Memory | 1024 MB |
| Storage | 8 GB internal, with expandable microSD up to 64GB |
| Display | 7" capacitive touchscreen @ 1024x600 px |
| Graphics | Mali-400 quad-core |
| Controller input | Built-in |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Mini-HDMI, USB 2.0 |
| Online services | Google Play |
| Successor | Archos GamePad 2 |
Archos GamePad features a 7-inch screen, 8GB of internal storage, 16 physical buttons, a 0.3 MP front camera, and stereo speakers. It is 10mm thick and weights 300 grams. Archos have developed a special mapping software for developers to officially make their game(s) compatible with the GamePad's physical buttons.